Belt, axe and holster, for shipboard firefighting suit

Belt, axe and holster, for shipboard firefighting suit

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Belt, axe and holster, for shipboard firefighting 'Fleet' suit, designed for use on board ship, by Bristol Uniforms Limited, Bristol, England, 1981. Designed to follow the SOLAS Regulations of 1974 (Safety of Life at Sea) that required vessels to carry specialised safety equipment.

Details

Category:
Protective Clothing
Object Number:
1981-398/6
Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 560 mm
type:
belt, axe and holster
credit:
Bristol Uniforms Limited